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Josepher Crutchfield
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FL-FORT-PIERCE-CRUTCHFIELD-2026-09-08
Josepher Crutchfield
Fort Pierce Police say former Officer Josepher Crutchfield repeatedly accessed Flock Safety and other restricted law-enforcement databases without a legitimate police purpose. Investigators found 382 Flock searches of a vehicle registered to his former girlfriend between October 2025 and July 2026, with most searches made while he was off duty. Police also identified searches involving her through FCIC/NCIC, DAVID and TLO.
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Last verified September 20, 2026
//Person
Name
Josepher Crutchfield
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Law enforcement
Agency
Fort Pierce Police Department
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
State
Florida
//Current status
Status
Arrested and charged; criminal case pending
Employment outcome
Resigned during investigation
Arrest date
September 8, 2026
Jail
St. Lucie County Jail
Case-status notes
NEW CASE. Media contacted Fort Pierce Police Aug. 7, 2026 about possible Flock misuse. The department revoked Crutchfield's access and placed him on administrative leave, then opened a criminal investigation. He resigned Aug. 18 and was arrested Sept. 8. WPTV reported an $80,000 secured bond.
//Alleged conduct and technology
Why this case is in the database
Fort Pierce Police say former Officer Josepher Crutchfield repeatedly accessed Flock Safety and other restricted law-enforcement databases without a legitimate police purpose. Investigators found 382 Flock searches of a vehicle registered to his former girlfriend between October 2025 and July 2026, with most searches made while he was off duty. Police also identified searches involving her through FCIC/NCIC, DAVID and TLO.
Technology type
Other; Automated License Plate Reader
Reported vendor
Flock Safety
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
2025-10
Misuse end
2026-07
Known alleged search count
382
Known duration
9.1 months
Personal-use ALPR searchesformer-partner trackingunauthorized database access
//Discovery and investigation
Discovery method
Media inquiry followed by internal/criminal investigation and database audit
Investigating agency
Fort Pierce Police Department / State Attorney's Office
Known charge count
4
Charges
Four felony counts related to unauthorized computer access
//Timeline
Charges updated
Four felony counts related to unauthorized computer access
Media inquiry followed by internal/criminal investigation and database audit
NEW CASE. Media contacted Fort Pierce Police Aug. 7, 2026 about possible Flock misuse. The department revoked Crutchfield's access and placed him on administrative leave, then opened a criminal investigation. He resigned Aug. 18 and was arrested Sept. 8. WPTV reported an $80,000 secured bond.
Resigned
NEW CASE. Media contacted Fort Pierce Police Aug. 7, 2026 about possible Flock misuse. The department revoked Crutchfield's access and placed him on administrative leave, then opened a criminal investigation. He resigned Aug. 18 and was arrested Sept. 8. WPTV reported an $80,000 secured bond.
Arrested / Charged
NEW CASE. Media contacted Fort Pierce Police Aug. 7, 2026 about possible Flock misuse. The department revoked Crutchfield's access and placed him on administrative leave, then opened a criminal investigation. He resigned Aug. 18 and was arrested Sept. 8. WPTV reported an $80,000 secured bond.
Arrested / Charged
NEW CASE. Media contacted Fort Pierce Police Aug. 7, 2026 about possible Flock misuse. The department revoked Crutchfield's access and placed him on administrative leave, then opened a criminal investigation. He resigned Aug. 18 and was arrested Sept. 8. WPTV reported an $80,000 secured bond.